Tracking Toxic Trails: ECOWAS Unites to Combat Cross-Border Chemical Threats
Regional Workshop on the Management of Hazardous Waste and Obsolete Chemicals
Ph:DR! Discuss with port authorities the arrangements in place for the management of hazardous waste and obsolete environmentally friendly products.
ECOWAS Commission Organizes Regional Workshop in Abidjan, Republic of Côte d’Ivoire
The ECOWAS Commission organized a three-day regional workshop from October 16 to 18, 2024, in Abidjan, Republic of Côte d’Ivoire. The workshop brought together participants to discuss various topics, including national information platforms, the role of port authorities in granting storage and transport authorizations, and cooperation methods for exchanging information on transboundary movements of hazardous waste and obsolete chemicals.
During the workshop, participants visited the Autonomous Port of Abidjan, where they discussed with port authorities the arrangements in place for managing hazardous waste and obsolete chemicals. This visit provided valuable insights into the practical implementation of waste management strategies.
The workshop was attended by representatives of West African Ports, regional organizations, and ECOWAS Commissions, as well as the Ministry of Environment, Sustainable Development and Ecological Transformation of Côte d’Ivoire. The ECOWAS Commission was represented by a team from the Directorate of Environment and Natural Resources, led by MY Bernard KOFFI, Acting Director of the Environment.